world-renowned kuma kengo is behind projects that are reshaping tokyo and far beyond.is use of natural materials, espepecially his innovative sty with wood, has been attracting attention. and now with the pandemic, kuma is more committed than ever to his belief in respecting and integrating nature in his design. we spoke to him about the architecture of tomorrow. >> translator: until now, architects and the construction industry have survived by building boxes. i realized that i need to reflect deeply on the fact that our methods probably didn't make people happy. >> reporter: the boxes, airtight monoliths of reinforced concrete steel and glass, dominate cityscapes worldwide. >> translator: these boxes are exactly what we now view as congested, unsafe places. we u used to feel that they allowed us to work efficiently, but it was actually creating a lot of stress. and today, with the advances in i.t., it's not necessary to pack people together in a box. in fact, this might even be less efficient than other ways of doing things. i sensed that people were growing increasi

at a nursing home in the village of kuma residents and care workers offered flowers to remember 14 hours who died. this man who lost his mother brought something she used to enjoy. >> translator: one month has gone by fast. my mother loved beer and distilled spirits so i left them on the altar. i hope that she rests in peace. >> the threat of coronavirus infections is delaying reconstruction work in the affected areas. despite the severe damage, local authorities are only accepting volunteers from inside a prefecture to prevent transmission. more than 500 people are staying in their damaged homes out of concern they might contract the virus at emergency shelters. >>> let's check out the world weather with our meteorologist. yoko, a typhoon has made landfall in eastern china this tuesday morning. what are the concerns now? >> so it is likely to affect during the day o on tuesday wit destructive windsds and heavy downpours that could impact commuters and structures. this storm system will pass through shanghai as we go into tuesday bringing heavy downpours. people in the high populated are